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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.23, 25,721.73 and 6,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.23, 25,721.73 and 6,052 is: 9,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.23 : 25,721.73 = 6,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.23/25,721.73 = 6,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.23x = 25,721.73 × 6,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.23x = 155,667,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,667,909.96/17,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.37

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